INKJET PRINTING

Full color digitally designed image

can be printed in 1 run.
No cost difference regardless of the
number of colors used.

Inkjet printing

Full color in 1 run

Silk-screen printing

Ink Mixing Print Drying

Repeat procedures x number of colors.

Inkjet printing 1 run only for full color print

Printing cost
Low printing cost Full color

Full color print possible

Silk-screen printing Printing cost x number of colors
in small quantities
Printing cost Printing cost Printing cost Printing cost
Color 1 Color 2 Color 3 Color 4

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Maximum printable enclosure dimensions

H
D W H
420mm 594mm 270mm

D W

Printable on irregular surfaces

Printing is possible on recessed, sloped and rounded sections.

Print example
Print can also be performed on surfaces with a height difference of
up to 3.5mm.

Print
Surface
Up to
3.5mm

Print
Surface

ATTENTION

The larger the height difference required for printing, the coarser the image quality will become.
Image quality may also vary in the same print lot.
Silkscreen printing or laser marking is recommended for height differences exceeding 3.5mm.

[A] Without height difference [B] With height difference

Standard print height

Standard print height

Height difference - [within 3.5mm]

Image quality is maintained. Image quality becomes coarser.

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● Non-printable cases
Printing is not possible on silicone covers, rubber products, or with a height difference exceeding 3.5mm.

More than 3.5mm More than 3.5mm More than 3.5mm

*Silkscreen printing, laser marking or engraving is recommended for surfaces where the height difference exceeds 3.5mm.

● Print • Marking method comparison chart

Methods
Items Inkjet Laser marking Silkscreen Engraving

Color gradation ◎ ╳ ╳ ╳

Photo image ◎ ╳ ╳ ╳

Multi color ◎ ╳ ○ △

Design
Color switch ◎ ╳ ╳ ╳

Fonts Regular fonts Regular fonts Regular fonts Regular fonts

Smallest font size 1mm 1.5mm 1.5mm 2mm

Recessed ◎ ◎ △ ◎

Rounded ◎ ◎ ╳ ╳
Size •
Sloped ◎ ◎ △ ◎
Shape

3D W594 × D420 × H270 W750 × D750 × H500 W1000 × D1000 × H1000 W560 × D560 × H180
Max print
area
2D W594 × D420 W750 × D750 W1000 × D1000 W1000 × D700

1 pc ◎ ○ △ ○

~ 10 pcs ◎ ○ ▲ ▲

Cost ~ 50 pcs ○ ▲ ○ ▲

Mono
▲ △ ◎ △
More than color
50 pcs Multi
color
◎ ╳ ▲ △

Weather resistance ○ ○ ○ ○
Quality
Abrasion resistance ○ ○ ○ ◎

14 business days
Lead time (Initial order)
(Subject to change by 10 business days 10 business days 10 business days
quantity/details) 11 business days
(Repeat order)

◎ : Very good ○ : Good ▲ : Fair △ : Poor ╳: Not printable

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PRINT FILE REQUIREMENTS Recommended data formats
.ai .eps .pdf (1:1 scale)

Guidelines for Print File

All text should be outlined.

Color profile in CMYK mode.
Color should be specified in CMYK mode.
Add enclosure print face outline to specify print position.

All text should be outlined.

Color profile in CMYK mode.
Color should be adjusted accordingly.
Add enclosure print face outline to specify print position.
Transparent effects etc cannot be printed.
Adobe Illustrator software is recommended for editing .eps file.

All text should be outlined.

Color profile in CMYK mode.
Color should be adjusted accordingly.
Add enclosure print face outline to specify print position.
Ensure that the aspect ratio is correct.
Print data may be distorted if edited using CAD software, or other non-graphics
specialized software.
Adobe Illustrator software is recommended for editing .pdf file.

OUTLINING TEXT
"Outlining is a method where normal font/texts are converted to vector graphics.
If a typeface that TAKACHI does not have installed is used, the data may be incorrectly printed.
Ensure that all text are properly outlined; if not, a similar installed typeface will be randomly chosen."

Text (Not outlined) Outlined

CMYK COLOR MODE

Printing is processed in CMYK + W color mode. Create your print file in CMYK color mode.
If RGB color mode is used, print may be darker than actual specified color when converted to CMYK color mode.

CMYK Color RGB Color

C R
(Richromatic) (Cyan) (3 primary colors (Red)
of light)
Our Color Mode Fluorescent colors in
B G Y M
K RGB color mode cannot
M Y G B be printed.
R C
Magenta (Yellow) (Green) (Blue)

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 LOGO and MARKS
Images which are cut and pasted will be pixelated when magnified, or printed.
To avoid pixelated images, ensure that the data is created with a vector software.
Additional fees for data creation may be required if print data is not suitable to be used for printing.

Coarse image data Printed image

Vector Data Image clarity remains unchanged even when magnified.

Raster Data Image clarity worsens (pixels become visible) when magnified.

PDF Data
Images on scanned pdf cannot be used for printing.
Text, shapes etc. have to be embedded in the print file.
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When converting from a DWG to PDF file, the print quality will be the same as viewing a pdf file on a PC.
Utilizing Adobe Acrobat (or Acrobat Reader) to convert the data will also yield a similar result.

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Transparent windows
Layers can be made.

Embossing for buttons can

be formed.

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Overview

Advantages
Feature 1 Punch die and print plates can be eliminated.
Comparison of current and previous manufacturing methods

Inkjet printing Cutting of double-

Cutting
Print data and laminating sided tape, pasting,
Current data
creation process cutting of individual
creation
piece

Punching of
Printing
double-sided
and Cutting die
Previous Print plate creation tape, pasting,
laminating manufacture
punching of
process
individual piece

Digital cutting plotter machine for sheet cutting

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and manufacture of the cutting die. machine, thus cutting die manufacture process can be eliminated.

By utilizing inkjet printing, huge initial cost for plate making can be reduced.

Silk-screen plate for each color is required Digital inkjet printer can eliminate the print plate creation.
for printing. No cost difference regardless of print being single, or multi color.

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Feature 2 Why are the initial costs low?
3 reasons for low initial costs

Reason Avoiding the cost for cutting die

Cutting manufacturing via our in-house
process cutting plotter.

Reason Saving the cost for print plates

Printing via utilization of our in-house
process
digital inkjet printer.

Reason Reducing the cost for the

Embossing embossing die via our new die
process manufacturing process.

Feature 3 Waterproof type

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protection class.
IP67

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Flat surface Recess machining $WWDFKLQJWKHRYHUOD\VKHHW

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OVERLAY SHEET EXAMPLES

IP67 HAND-HELD ENCLOSURE

WH SERIES

PLASTIC ENCLOSURE with SILICONE PROTECTOR

TWS SERIES

HAND-HELD CASE with SHOCK-PROOF SILICONE COVER

LCT SERIES

IP67 NETWORK PLASTIC BOX PORTABLE PLASTIC CASE

WP SERIES PS SERIES

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OVERLAY SHEET EXAMPLES

ALUMINIUM PANEL CASE with CORNER GUARD

EXP SERIES

IP67 ALUMINIUM ENCLOSURE with SILICONE PROTECTOR HIGH-END DESIGN ALUMINIUM CASE
AWP SERIES HD SERIES

IP67 FLANGED ALUMINIUM ENCLOSURE

AW SERIES

WATERPROOF PORTABLE CASE

NANO SERIES

DESKTOP ENCLOSURE with STAND HANDLE

MSN SERIES

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